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Bauhinia polysperma, Bauhinia glauca subsp. tenuiflora, Bauhinia caterviflora, Bauhinia tenuiflora , Glaucous Climbing Bauhinia, Climbing Orchid Tree

Bauhinia polysperma, Bauhinia glauca subsp. tenuiflora, Bauhinia caterviflora, Bauhinia tenuiflora

Glaucous Climbing Bauhinia, Climbing Orchid Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: NE India, China and SE Asia
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Native to northeast India, China, and Southeast Asia, Glaucous Climbing Bauhinia is a large shrub or vine that can grow to heights of 5-10 feet. This woody climber can be grown in full sun or in semi-shade and will thrive in warm climates, USDA Zones 9-11, but is cold hardy to temperatures in the 30s F for a short time. It will also tolerate regular and moderate water.

The plant produces white to off-white blossoms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers, which are clustered in corymb-like clusters, have five spoon-shaped petals with three curved upward stamens. After the flowers die back, the plant produces a non-bursting pod.

Bauhinia polysperma is relatively easy to care for and propagate. It can be grown in a pot in cold regions, as long as extreme cold temperatures can be avoided. It requires regular pruning and trimming to prevent excessive growth and should be watered at least once a week. To promote healthy blooms, fertilizer should be applied every two to three months. For best results, it should be planted in a rich, well-draining soil and sheltered from damaging winds.


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